MOA-141 Medical Office Foundations
This course is designed to provide learners with a foundation in the administrative duties associated with medical assisting including medical law and ethics. Topics include administrative duties, concepts of effective communication, key points of law, interpretation of statutes, legal and regulatory guidelines that impact healthcare, as well as ethical dilemmas. Emphasis is placed on the students' understanding of the role of the medical assistant in the health care team along with professionalism, ethical principles, and issues pertaining to confidentiality. In addition to understanding patient rights, employee rights are also explored. (5 contact hours)
Prerequisite
COM-088 with a minimum grade of "A", or
IEL-022 with a minimum grade of "C", or appropriate score on composition placement test. Must be completed prior to taking this course.
RDG-089 or
IEL-021 with a minimum grade of "C"" or appropriate score on reading placement test. Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Department
Health Sciences